Canadian actor **Scott Hylands**, best known for playing Detective Kevin O’Brien on the 1980s police drama *Night Heat*, has died at **83**. He reportedly passed away peacefully in **Victoria, British Columbia, on July 29, 2026**, after a career spanning more than five decades across television, film and theatre. Hylands also appeared in productions including *V*, *The X-Files* and *Fargo*, while continuing his connection to the stage even after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2021. His son Luke shared the news, remembering his father as a “lover of life” and a “forever hero.” Hylands leaves behind his wife, Veronica, their two children and a lasting legacy in Canadian television and theatre.
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